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Rustic walnut tart

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 2 hours, 25 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) 1 recipe Classic Tart Dough (recipe follows) 1/2 cup packed (3 1/2…


French toast

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 8 large slices hearty white sandwich bread or challah 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed 3 large egg…


Shepherd’s pie

Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Salt and pepper 1/2 cup milk…


Ground beef chili

Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 2 hours, 45 minutes 2 pounds of 85 percent lean ground beef 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups water Salt and…


Turkey meatloaf

Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 2 hours Meatloaf: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Pinch baking soda 1/2 onion, chopped fine Salt and pepper 1 garlic clove,…





Scalloped potatoes

Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled…


Pumpkin roll

Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 3 hours Cake: 1 cup (4 ounces) cake flour, sifted 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2…











Zucchini Gratinato

Servings: 9 Start to finish: 2 hours Special equipment: Mandoline or V-slicer 3-4 large zucchini_you will fill a regular size colander with thin slices 1…


Skillet pasta puttanesca

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 3 (14.5-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving 6 anchovy fillets,…



Easy beef chili

Servings: 4-6 Start to finish, Pressure Cooker: 50 minutes Start to finish, Slow Cooker: 4 hours 30 minutes 1 slice hearty white sandwich bread, torn…



Mixed berry scone

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Scones 8 3/4 ounces (1 3/4 cups) frozen mixed berries 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 3 cups (15 ounces)…



Pumpkin cheesecake bars

Servings: 24 Start to finish: 3 hours 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin puree 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 whole graham crackers,…











Cookies and Cream Donuts

Makes 6 donuts 11/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar 1 cup gluten-free flour 1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt…




Confetti Coleslaw

Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 4 hours (20 minutes active) 4 ounces diced pancetta or bacon 1 red cabbage (about 3 pounds) cored and shredded…





Matzo ball soup

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 3 1/2 hours Matzo Balls: 1/4 cup chicken fat (schmaltz) or vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped fine 4 large eggs…


Potato latkes

Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, and shredded 1/2 cup grated onion Salt and pepper 2 large eggs,…



How to find a hobby

Commitments to work and family can make adults feel like they have little time for much else. But finding time to pursue hobbies can benefit…




Cherry tomato cobbler

Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours 5-6 cups cherry tomatoes, any variety Extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 tablespoons 3 leeks, chopped 1 teaspoon…